The reproducibility of the AO classification for distal radius fractures remains a topic of debate. Previous studies showed variable reproducibility results. Important treatment decisions depend on correct classification, especially in comminuted, intra-articular fractures. Therefore, reliable reproducibility results need to be undisputedly determined. Hence, the study objective was to assess i...

OBJECTIVE To assess the inter-observer agreement in the physician's global assessment of overall disease activity (MD global) in a cohort of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). METHODS Forty consecutive patients with JIA, who were representative of a wide spectrum of disease activity and severity, were examined simultaneously by 4 observers. Observer 1 (who was the most experie...

This critical review examines the inter-rater reliability of two clinical feeding assessments of infant oral sensorimotor function, the Neonatal Oral-Motor Scale (NOMAS) and the Preterm Infant Breastfeeding Behaviour Scale (PIBBS). Study designs include four diagnostic test studies and one systematic review. Tests of inter-rater reliability for the PIBBS resulted in acceptable agreement between...

background: the singh index is an inexpensive simple method to evaluate bone density, commonly used to assess osteoporosis is based on the radiological appearance of the trabecular bone structure of the proximal femur on a plain antero-posterior (ap) radiograph. the purpose of this study was to compare between singh index and bone mineral density measurement using dual energy x-ray absorptiomet...

background scaphoid fractures are the most common type of carpal fractures. objectives the aim of the study was to compare the diagnostic value of panoramic and conventional radiographs of the wrist in scaphoid fractures. patients and methods the panoramic and conventional radiographs of 122 patients with acute and chronic wrist trauma were studied. the radiographs were analyzed and examined by...